The Betar programme is
composed in part from the political ideas of the Zionist
Revisionist Organisation, and in part from original
positions formulated by the Congress in Danzig. But the
Betar worldview is currently still at the stage of
development. It is in a constant process of creation-at
the hands of life itself, and through the questions which
constantly arise through the ongoing development of the
movement. Before our eyes is emerging a new and tender
shoot, a shoot of an entirely new type, previously unseen
in the Jewish world. Its final form, and the fruits it
will bring remain a mystery. The spirit of Betar also
remains a mystery, even to those who carry it within
themselves, the masses of Betarim and their leaders, and
also of course to the writer of this article. He can
outline here only those basic foundations which were laid
down in Danzig; For the rest: he must suffice by giving
expression to his hopes: to what he feels and foresees
through ongoing contact with Betari comitment and
enthusiasm.
On this basis, the following article is divided into two
parts. In the first, the reader will find the same
principles which have already been officially included in
the Betar programme. In the second part, guidelines will
be given in response to those questions which life has
already placed before us, but to which the answers have
not yet been fully crystallised. In the first part is
contained the permanent worldview of Betar; the second
part represents the opinions of this writer alone.
1. The mission of Betar
2. The Jewish State
3. Jewish Majority in the Land of
Israel
4. The Hebrew Language
5. Monism
6. The issue of class struggle
7. The Legion
8. Betari Discipline
9. Hadar
10. The principle of `recruitment`
11. Export of yishuv produce to the Galut
Part 2
In the earlier section, those elements in the Betar
worldview which have already more or less been accepted,
and which are now part of the practice of the movement,
were discussed. But the Betar ideology is at a stage of
growth and development. Life is constantly presenting
before us new problems, which require solution. In the
course of time, clarification and crystallisation will
occur. For the moment we have only been able to focus on
a small number of the problems, for which a solution has
not yet been found, and so I wish to suggest, as one of
those who is seeking solutions, some areas for searching.
1. The Hebrew Language
2. Women in Betar
3. Socialism and Betar
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